Undertaking specialised core characterisation on drillcore and rock chippings from borehole samples for a wide range of hydrogeological purposes.
Shale gas is natural gas that is trapped within shale formations. Our role is to supply industry, government and the public with impartial geological and environmental advice in regards to shale gas in the UK.
The BGS has been studying the geology underneath some of India’s large cities, including Amaravati — a city so new it hasn’t been built yet.
The BGS Volcanology group are supporting a variety of projects under the ODA programme that are building partnerships, sharing knowledge, and enhancing our understanding of hazards and risks.
Deneholes are medieval chalk extraction pits comprising a narrow shaft with a number of chambers radiating from the base. Their historical distribution is not well known and they can cause subsidence and collapses.
New techniques in soil sampling could be the key to alleviating hidden hunger.
Increasing the amount of renewable energy that generates clean electricity will require a transition from natural gas to hydrogen and to store heat/cool in rocks.
The consortium of internationally-recognised research institutions will bring together expertise in energy research to help the UK to meet its ambitious net zero targets
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